Millions of households across England, Wales, and Scotland will be impacted by this price cap, which is reviewed every three months.

Citizens Advice reported a 20% increase in requests for help with energy bills in England and Wales last year, highlighting the growing financial distress among consumers.

Ofgem has announced that the energy price cap will rise by an average of £111 per year starting in April 2025, bringing the average household bill to £1,849.

Richard Neudegg from Uswitch.com warned that households not on fixed tariffs will face increased bills and encouraged consumers to explore available deals.

This marks the third increase in a quarter, undermining government efforts to reduce energy costs for consumers.

Simon Francis of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition emphasized the urgent need for support for vulnerable households and investment in energy efficiency amid rising costs.

The UK Government is actively pursuing wind and solar energy initiatives to reduce reliance on volatile global gas prices, which could lead to more affordable energy in the future.

Experts, including Craig Lowrey from Cornwall Insight, noted that rising bills underscore the necessity to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.

National Energy Action's Chief Executive, Adam Scorer, expressed concern for vulnerable households facing high energy costs and called for government interventions, including targeted support.

In a letter to Ofgem, Ed Miliband emphasized the risks of the UK's dependence on foreign-controlled fossil fuel markets, urging for better consumer protections.

Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, advised households to switch from standard variable tariffs to fixed tariffs immediately to mitigate the impact of the upcoming price hike.

The anticipated increase in energy bills may add pressure to the government, which has already faced criticism for removing winter fuel allowances for pensioners.